Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle
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Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle
Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey shows you how to make a spectacular berry dessert that’s perfect for your July 4 party -- or any summer celebration.
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- Prep Time 20 minutes
- Total Time 30 minutes, plus chilling
- Yield Serves 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds raspberries (5 cups)
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange)
- 10 ounces mascarpone cheese (1 1/3 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Fine salt
- 20 to 24 ladyfingers (from a 7-ounce package), broken into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 pound blueberries (2 1/2 cups)
Directions
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In a medium bowl, combine raspberries with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and orange juice. With the back of a fork, lightly mash berries to release their juices and let sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together mascarpone and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Whisk in cream, vanilla, and pinch of salt and whisk until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes.
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Cut one or two pieces parchment 1 inch taller than side of an 8-inch springform pan and line inside of pan. Place half the ladyfingers in pan and top with half the raspberry mixture. With a small offset or rubber spatula, spread half the whipped cream over berries. Tap pan gently on counter to remove air bubbles. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, raspberry mixture, and whipped cream. Top with blueberries and refrigerate until whipped cream is stiff and cookies have softened, about
3 hours (or, tightly covered with plastic, up to 3 days). To serve, unmold trifle and peel away parchment.
Cook's Note
We used cake sparklers on this trifle. They should only be used outdoors, according to package instructions; alternatively, look for sparkle candles, which will give you a similar look. Both are available from many online baking-supply stores.
I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. I expected it to be more like the strawberry tiramisu I am fond of. I would probably make it again but increase the cheese filling and sweeten the raspberries more. Would have loved a glaze to shine up the blueberries as well. Yes, I will make this again but will turn it into the fab dessert it was meant to be!
I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. I expected it to be more like the strawberry tiramisu I am fond of. I would probably make it again but increase the cheese filling and sweeten the raspberries more. Would have loved a glaze to shine up the blueberries as well. Yes, I will make this again but will turn it into the fab dessert it was meant to be!
Sarah, you are extremely cool! Love your style, enthusiasm and how easy you cook everything!
Best wishes!
Tashata.